Certified Medical Assistant / CSR | Cardio Northside | Days | Full Time

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida Jacksonville Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide excellent patient service and support both administrative and clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed physician and Office Manager.

Responsibilities include directing messages, scheduling, patient registration, data entry into the electronic medical record, basic lab procedures, venipuncture, and assisting with routine medications.

Qualifications

• 1 year Medical assistant preferred.
• 2 years Clerical/customer service experience - ideally in a health care related industry preferred.
• 1 year experience with third party payors and computer experience for inputting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and provides excellent customer service.
• Receives and directs messages to appropriate personnel, and coordinates with departments and physicians.
• Maintains patient scheduling functions and sets appointments per guidelines.
• Interviews and completes patient registration for the specific service.
• Enters patient dispositions, codes, orders, charges and payments in the EMR.
• Performs cashiering related to co-payments and patient payments.
• Performs venipuncture and administers routine medications under physician supervision.
• Collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
• Performs basic lab procedures including taking vital signs.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Medical assisting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant CMA

Medical Terminology Certificate

MA program accreditation

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Overview

Job Duties

Provides excellent customer service and greets patients entering the department/practice. A multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice including administrative and clinical procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician and Office Manager or Team Lead.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Receives and directs messages, (electronic, in person and telephone calls) to the appropriate personnel. Makes contacts to other departments, physicians, patients and other outside organizations as necessary for the departmental/practice operations.
• Maintains patient scheduling functions, and sets patient appointments through established guidelines.
• Interviews and completes the registration process for patients utilizing the specific service.
• Keys patient dispositions, diagnostic codes, patient orders, charges and payments as defined in the electronic medical record.
• Performs cashiering functions as it relates to co-payments or other patient payments/collections. May perform routine clerical duties for the department.
• Perform venipuncture and administer routine, non-controlled medications.
• Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures including aseptic procedures and taking patient’s vital signs.
• Provides excellent customer service for patients/families/representatives and other members of the treatment team.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• 1 year Medical assistant preferred
• 2 years Clerical/customer service experience -ideally in a health care related industry preferred
• 1 year One year experience with third party payors and computer experience for in putting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required

Certification / Licensure

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Red Cross or American Heart Assoc ONLY required at time of hire
• Medical Terminology Certificate preferred within 30 days
• Requirement of having completed an MA program that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an agency approved by the board.

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace